Breadcrumb Pudding with Prunes |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A 'pudding' in the British manner. Simple and good. Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped pitted prune |
1/4 cup butter |
1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar |
4 cups milk |
2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs |
2 large eggs, beaten lightly |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
heavy cream, as an accompaniment |
Directions:
1. Let prunes soak in 1/2 cup boiling water for 15 minutes and drain.
2. Preheat oven to 330 degrees F.
3. Butter a 2-quart soufflé dish.
4. In a saucepan cook butter, sugar and milk over moderate heat, stirring, until milk is hot and butter and sugar are melted.
5. Pour into soufflé dish, stir in breadcrumbs and let mixture cool for 15 minutes.
6. Stir in eggs, salt, vanilla, cinnamon and prunes and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until it is set.
7. Serve hot with cream.
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